🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of recycled pulp: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported recycled pulp worth $50.8 million (23.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 147 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of recycled pulp by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $51.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $69.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $68.9M | 49.3K t |
| 2020 | $63.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.4M | 25.5K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $57.3M | 20.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports recycled pulp from
Philippines alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $30.4M | 60% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.5M | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.9M | 5.7% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $842K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $380K | 0.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $253K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $228K | 0.5% |
Types of recycled pulp under HS 4706
| 4706.93 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 61% |
| 4706.20 | Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | 24% |
| 4706.92 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 7.7% |
| 4706.10 | Pulp: cotton linters pulp | 4.4% |
| 4706.30 | Pulp: of bamboo | 2% |
| 4706.91 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4706.
Average import price of recycled pulp
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 422% above the world average of $0.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports recycled pulp
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported recycled pulp worth $9.5 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.6M | 60% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.2M | 13% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $863K | 9.1% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $426K | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $362K | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $215K | 2.3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $95K | 1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $84K | 0.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $79K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $77K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4706: Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material.
Recycled pulp trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of recycled pulp imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported recycled pulp worth $50.8 million in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import recycled pulp from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Philippines (60%), France (21%), Germany (6%).
What is the average import price of recycled pulp in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.41 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export recycled pulp?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported recycled pulp worth $9.5 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Ireland, Malaysia.
What is the HS code for recycled pulp?
Recycled pulp falls under HS heading 4706 (Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading recycled pulp with the United Kingdom?
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